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Weight

Male: 10-20; Female: 10-20 lbs

Height

10-14 inches

Color(s)

Black, gray, apricot, brown, white; may be solid, parti, or sable.

Overview

The Schnoodle is created by the crossing of two breeds: Schnauzer and Poodle. They are commonly referred to as "designer dogs" and are one of the most popular companion crosses.

Character

The ideal Schnoodle should be well-proportioned, squarely-built, and possess a sturdy athletic appearance. They should have a keen, bold, and lively expression.

Temperament

The Schnoodle is affectionate, loving, and devoted. They do best in a home with older, considerate children or children they have been raised with. They do well with dogs or non-canine pets they have been with since puppyhood. Schnoodle's may not tolerate dogs or children they do not know. They do not do well if ignored or left alone for extended periods of time. Boredom or loneliness will lead to destructive behavior and incessant barking. They are highly suspicious of strangers and make excellent watchdogs.

Care

The Schnoodle requires frequent brushing to prevent matting and tangling and may also require professional clipping. Bathing should be done when necessary. It is important to keep the ears clean to prevent infection. They may be prone to such health issues as PRA, skin disorders, Von Willebrand's Disease, diabetes, ear infection, epilepsy, and heart disease.

Coat

The coat of the Schnoodle may be wiry and coarse, curly, or a combination of both.

Training

Early socialization and obedience are a must. The Schnoodle may be stubborn and difficult to housebreak. The crate training method works best. They will not respond to harsh or heavy-handed methods. Training must be done with firmness, fairness, patience, and consistency.

Activity

The Schnoodle is highly energetic but will do okay in an apartment provided they are sufficiently exercised and mentally stimulated. Schnoodle's are adept at learning tricks and enjoy agility, securely leashed walks, and off-lead play in a fenced yard.

Ownership

Help reduce the number of Schnoodle puppies in shelters by doing your due diligence. Many puppies are often purchased with little or no knowledge of what goes into parenting one. Uneducated decisions often leave the puppy in need of adoption and in the care of rescue groups. Bringing home a puppy into your family has many benefits but we first implore you to educate yourself. An informed decision will take into account the characteristics of the breed, your lifestyle, expected veterinary care, the demands and limitations of owning one, their activity requirements and levels of companionship required.

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Anonymous asked:

4/7/2013 1:31:06 PM

4/7/2013 1:31:06 PM

Our schnoodle barks,& snipes at visitors when they come in the house,what can we do?

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Anonymous

Contact your local Positive Reinforcement trainer. He/She will be able to help you with this situation.7/16/2014 3:02:17 PM

Anonymous asked:

2/17/2013 11:55:30 AM

2/17/2013 11:55:30 AM

What is the best type of leash for a Schnoodle?

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Anonymous

I had a nylon leash(you can get them at Petsmart or Petco) and it worked amazingly. I had a Schnoodle once. He was on a retractable leash and chewed through it! But he chewed almost EVERYTHING! -vet2b 3/15/2013 6:19:17 PM

Anonymous asked:

12/14/2012 9:54:09 PM

12/14/2012 9:54:09 PM

why are schnoodles hard to housebreak

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The breed is harder to housebreak as they are stubborn and need consistency in direction. Contact your local Positive Reinforcement trainer. He/She will be able to help you with this situation.7/16/2014 3:02:58 PM

Anonymous asked:

9/11/2012 11:21:42 PM

9/11/2012 11:21:42 PM

I adopted a 6-year Schnoodle a week ago who is so sweet and is very socialized. She had a dog... I adopted a 6-year Schnoodle a week ago who is so sweet and is very socialized. She had a dog buddy at the old owners' place. I'm in an apartment and work from home, she was taught to free-eat from her bowl and I'm concerned as she's not eating that much and I feel I need to compensate with snacks or treats. The previous owners also had a 10-month old which is part of that I think...free food! Also she's pretty lethargic and sleepy throughout the day. I take her out about 4x a day and she never seems too much like she's up for playing when I've tried at random times. I don't know if this is all due to the adjustment period or if there is more that I need to do. She doesn't seem unhealthy, but, maybe still adjusting? Anything more I can do to make her adjustment better without spoiling her to death?

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Anonymous

Weigh her every day/other day if possible, and make sure she has not gained a noticeable amount of weight. If you get Iams food, it gives a food amount guide. I would suggest 2-3 cups of food daily. Make sure besides just walking her, play with her as if you were a dog (like playing with the 10 month old pup) to get her exercise out(fetch, tug of war, 'tag', etc.).
-vet2b3/15/2013 6:31:17 PM

Anonymous asked:

9/11/2012 8:19:48 PM

9/11/2012 8:19:48 PM

My schnoodle is 1 years old and he has red around the outside of his eyes what does this mean

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Anonymous

Could be an infection or accidentally got touched by another dog. Ask your vet if there is any way you can make it stop.
-vet2b3/15/2013 6:21:57 PM

Anonymous asked:

9/11/2012 8:11:41 PM

9/11/2012 8:11:41 PM

I have schnoodle he is a year old around the outside of his eyes is a little red what does this... I have schnoodle he is a year old around the outside of his eyes is a little red what does this mean

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Anonymous

Your vet is the only one that can help you in this situation.7/16/2014 3:03:16 PM

Anonymous asked:

9/1/2012 6:46:59 AM

9/1/2012 6:46:59 AM

My 3 year old schnoodle has 2 large patches of thinning hair on his sides. No redness or lumps.... My 3 year old schnoodle has 2 large patches of thinning hair on his sides. No redness or lumps. The hair is growing back but is much darker and straighter than his other hair. He is eating well and no change in temperament.

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Your vet is the only one that can help you in this situation.7/16/2014 3:03:32 PM

Anonymous asked:

7/10/2012 1:26:36 PM

7/10/2012 1:26:36 PM

how old should a puppy be before it's neutered and what effects does it have on ... how old should a puppy be before it's neutered and what effects does it have on dog if it's done to early?

My snoodle was 6 years old in May! She was fine until 2 days ago ! She loves to play jump to... My snoodle was 6 years old in May! She was fine until 2 days ago ! She loves to play jump to the couch bed etc. Suddenly she can't! She had a dry skin area around her tail near her anus I cleared it up! She acts tender in her back legs! She won't even jump up for her treats! She wants to be alone! She is eating and drinking as usually!

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Anonymous

Make sure her leg(s) arent injured. The back legs of schnoodles are prone to fractures, breaks, and sprains. Its best to not have her up to high on her back legs. As for not jumping up to the bed, that defintely sounds suspiciously like an injury. Her temperment may be different as well if shes injured. 7/27/2012 10:24:37 PM

Anonymous asked:

5/8/2012 3:19:12 PM

5/8/2012 3:19:12 PM

My 5 month old Schnoodle ate a banana what can happen?

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Anonymous

My Schnoodle eats fruit, including bananas, all the time with no problems- and she's allergic to everything. I'd say that worst case scenario, a little bit of diarrhea is what you're looking at.6/24/2012 2:06:31 PM

Anonymous asked:

5/7/2012 5:57:30 PM

5/7/2012 5:57:30 PM

I have a schnoodle who I want to train to hunt truffles. How do I train her?

My 1yr old snoodle just had puppies a month ago, when can I pull the puppies away from the... My 1yr old snoodle just had puppies a month ago, when can I pull the puppies away from the mothers breast feeding? What type of milk do I give them?

My 3 month old schnoodle wont pee outside she snoops around forever then comes in & pees! I take... My 3 month old schnoodle wont pee outside she snoops around forever then comes in & pees! I take her out consistently, we are on a schedule, she holds it through the night in her kennel & will pee & poop outside first thing in the morning, but the rest of the day is horrible!!

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Anonymous

Keep at it. It's possible you expect too much from your schnoodle. Crate her when she can't be watched, and take her outside as soon as she comes out of the crate. Mine spent her first 2 years in the crate when we were gone, and at night. She is now 5, still lays in the crate on her own (she feels safe there), and she has never had an accident in the house. She is a snooper when outside, so it takes her a while to take care of business, but patience wins out. Good luck2/24/2012 9:33:04 AM

Anonymous asked:

1/20/2012 4:02:27 PM

1/20/2012 4:02:27 PM

How can I make my schnoodle go to the bathroom (poop )in his own yard? It's snowing and I am... How can I make my schnoodle go to the bathroom (poop )in his own yard? It's snowing and I am afraid I am going to fall and break a leg but he will not go to the bathroom unless I walk him...Any suggestions

We have a 3 yr. old male schnoodle and just got a male schnoodle puppy. Now our 3 yr old dog is... We have a 3 yr. old male schnoodle and just got a male schnoodle puppy. Now our 3 yr old dog is vomitting. Could this be nerves? The three yr. old hasn't taken poorly to the puppy, but hasn't responded greatly either.

I just got a Schnoodle three days ago and she is very sweet but every time I walk away or don't... I just got a Schnoodle three days ago and she is very sweet but every time I walk away or don't pay her attention all she does is whine or cry. I can't walk away, talk to someone, use the bathroom or change clothes without her whining. Is this just a "puppy" thing and if so how do I get her to calm down?

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Anonymous

this is a puppy thing, and she should grow out of it soon. schnoodles need a lot of mental stimulation, so consider getting her some dog puzzle games. 10/31/2011 4:17:13 PM

Anonymous asked:

5/5/2011 3:03:01 PM

5/5/2011 3:03:01 PM

My male Schnoodle is very unusual he hates to be alone he sucks on the crook of your when he's... My male Schnoodle is very unusual he hates to be alone he sucks on the crook of your when he's stressed and so on. Is this normal or I am I just an owner of a special dog? Please tell me some similar Schnoodle stories.

No, they do not shed at all! Schnauzers and Poodles are both shed free dogs.4/23/2011 11:37:09 PM

Anonymous

They do shed some I have a Toy Schnoodle that sheds she is brushed often 6/26/2011 3:04:20 PM

Anonymous

our schnoodle lightly sheds8/19/2011 10:05:31 PM

Anonymous

I have not had any problem with my Schnoodle shedding. He will soon be three years old.1/21/2012 11:13:21 AM

Anonymous

No. Schnoodles just lose hair like humans. Very good for allergy sufferers.2/11/2012 10:54:02 PM

Anonymous

I was under the impression my schnauzer poodle mix would not shed because of the fact both poodles and schnauzers are low-shedders. Well, my girl does shed, though it is less than, say, a labrador, he is proof that when dog breeds are mixed the result is unpredictable. She is an awesome dog, though! If you have a serious allergy, in my opinion it would be wiser to stick with a purebred schnauzer or poodle. 4/11/2013 6:42:56 PM

Anonymous asked:

1/6/2011 11:03:01 AM

1/6/2011 11:03:01 AM

For female Schnoodles - If & when do they start spoting or start their period? If so, about how... For female Schnoodles - If & when do they start spoting or start their period? If so, about how old are they & how bad?

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Anonymous

My Schnoodle had her first heat at 6 months old- exactly 2 days before she was scheduled to be spayed! The bleeding wasn't bad, she was so uncomfortable in the diapers that I just put red sheets over the furniture. It lasted about 3 weeks. I wouldn't want either of us to go through that again, so she's spayed now!6/24/2012 2:09:36 PM

Anonymous asked:

11/4/2010 2:32:18 PM

11/4/2010 2:32:18 PM

When we are home and not aware, why is it our schnoodle is occasionally wetting or defecating in... When we are home and not aware, why is it our schnoodle is occasionally wetting or defecating in the house? Is this a personality issue? We've had him 6 months and he is 3 yrs. old.

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Anonymous

We are having the same problem with a schnoodle we rescued a year ago. We think she is about 2 or 3 yrs old.11/5/2010 2:03:50 PM

Anonymous

Our Schnoodle does the same thing, he is 6 months old. We cannot get him to go outside on any regular basis.12/12/2010 9:22:08 PM

Anonymous

I have had my schnoodle for 3 years and she is the perfect dog. I have never had any problems with her having potty accidents. They might be having anxiety my dog has that. Just reassure them and let them know that it is not ok to have accidents.12/29/2010 9:26:04 PM

Anonymous

Same here! Our schnoodle potty's in the house. And we have trouble getting him to go outside1/15/2011 10:20:15 AM

Anonymous

You might try treats to get your schnoodle to go, also encouragement. Also it might be hawks, they love small animals. Dogs see alot of things we do not.2/16/2011 2:27:57 PM

Anonymous

I obtained my schnoodle when she was six weeks old and it took her 3 months to fully house train. What I found helpful was taking her out every couple of hours and right after she would eat. When I would leave to work I would leave potty training pads and every time she should use them I would give her positive reinforcement. Since seem to work for me to train. A thing with the schnoodle because it does like being with the family it might choose not to let you know it needs to go outside because it doesn't want to be left outside too long. So as soon as you know it has used the restroom let him back in and that way it learns that he won't be left there. 3/5/2011 10:09:15 AM

Anonymous

My schnoodle likes a lot of attention maybe he needs more attention and place him on a regular schedule. Also he might prefer to be walked, my schnoodle holds his poop until he is walked up the street. 1/21/2012 11:18:17 AM

Anonymous

We have had 2 schnoodles over the last 25 years and just love that breed! Both of them were stubborn but crate training is the way to go!! THey are incredibly smart and love games and a challenge. We trained the 2nd one not only with a crate, but when we were home we hung a bell on a string around the handle of the door. She absolutley loved going over and ringing that bell when she needed to go potty! I know somtimes it seems they are just doing it for attention but overall it worked beautifully! Schnoodles are very smart and they love to be challenged as they get bored easily. We had so much fun with both of them and miss them terribly! Guess it's time for another schnoodle!!
4/30/2012 4:56:37 PM

Anonymous asked:

9/27/2010 5:09:55 PM

9/27/2010 5:09:55 PM

Schnoodle's spend so much digging with their noses to the ground. why?

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Anonymous

The schnauzer part of a Schnoodle is trained to sniff out truffles, or underground mushroom, so they do that.11/29/2010 7:47:58 PM

Anonymous

My Schnoodle does that too it is soooo weird!!!!5/5/2011 3:05:00 PM

Anonymous

Truffles??? Lol! Schnauzers were bred as ratters. From what I've read, they still retain the ability. I would imagine this would have something to do with them trying to sniff things out. Mine do the same.8/3/2011 10:28:49 AM

Anonymous

It is a genetic behavior. Schnoodle's (early breeders of schnauzers) bred dogs that would search out vermin in and around their barns. The ones that didn't, who knows what happened to them but they were not desired nor bred. Any dog that is "trained" to do some thing must be trained to do so. If you did not train your dog to seek out truffles then that is not what it is doing. However it may be curious of any unusual scents and seek them out. 3/12/2012 11:16:09 PM

Anonymous

My Schnoodle is nearly perfect. She's 3 years old and we adopted her 3 months ago. Not one accident in our apt ever. I have her on a routine and at least a 30 min walkndaily. Her only issue is other dogs. She sees one and she will scream and lunge even if the dog is 50 yards away. I've tried diversion and other things. Poor girl. People must think I'm beating her the way she screams. We live in a complex so I can't avoid dogs. I do my best but it stil happens. Any suggestions? 1/31/2015 8:04:52 PM

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